A Texas lawmaker plans to introduce legislation to amend the state’s self-defense “Castle Doctrine” law in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida, according to a report by KHOU-TV in Houston.
Democratic state Rep. Garnet Coleman told the station the Texas legislature went too far in 2007 when it removed the “duty to retreat before using deadly force” clause from the law, which gives citizens a green light to defend themselves, or stand their ground, rather than run from a confrontation. He said the change in wording had a disproportionate impact on minorities.
“The reality is . . . that it’s all about the perception whether someone is or isn’t going to use deadly force, which allows someone to shoot first and ask questions later,” Coleman said. “That turns into an affirmative defense against prosecution.”
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Thanks Brock. First I have heard of this. Time to make some calls.
ReplyDeleteBy the way. I picked up my new baby. Taurus PT-111 Pro. Hopefully I'll pick up some ammo this week and break her in.
Taurus PT-111 Pro
ReplyDelete9mm, right? Did you get it from Bud's?
9mm. I got it from Cheaper than Dirt.
ReplyDeleteDry firing the trigger break is deep on SA. But is seems to have a fairly quick reset.
Overall I like the gun. Good fit in the hand. I don't really like the Hieney 8 sights. So first chance I get, 3 dot night sights are going on.
How so Coleman?
ReplyDelete"He said the change in wording had a disproportionate impact on minorities.".
Does he mean minorities are not allowed to run away or that perps are not given a second chance to pursue thier victims further? The first makes no sense and in the second he equats minority status with criminality.
Does he mean minorities are not allowed to run away or that perps are not given a second chance to pursue thier victims further? The first makes no sense and in the second he equats minority status with criminality.
ReplyDeleteWell said.